Mar 18, 2021
In this episode of the Defence Insight Podcast,
Meryl Swanson, shadow assistant defence minister and federal member
for Paterson, joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the Labor
opposition’s plan for Defence and defence industry.
Swanson begins by explaining why she chose to pursue a career in
politics after years in the media, and how she secured a leadership
role in the Defence portfolio.
The shadow assistant minister weighs in on
the SEA 1000 program, and stresses the need for a
clearer framework to ensure delivery of the Attack Class submarines
aligns with the nation’s strategic agenda.
Swanson then goes on to outline the Labor opposition’s broader plan
to enhance capability by boosting defence spending as a proportion
of GDP and further developing sovereign industrial capability.
The MP concludes by noting the importance of
encouraging more Australians to forge careers
in Defence and defence industry, to ensure the next
generation of platforms are equipped to meet the nation’s national
security objectives.
Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect team